Cannon
Lil' Wayne Lyrics


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Alright Mr. Thanksgiving
It's for the money this time (Drama)

Howdy do motherfuckers, it's Weezy Baby
Niggas bitchin' and I gotta tote the cannon
Listen close I got duct tape and rope
I'll leave you missin' like the fuckin' O'Bannons
One hand on my money, on hand on my buddy
That's the A-K forty seven made his neighborhood love me
Bullets like birds you can hear them bitches hummin'
Don't let that bird shit, he got a weak stomach
Niggas know I'm sick I don't spit I vomit
Got it?
One egg short of the omelet
Simon says, shoot a nigga in his thigh and leg
And tell him catch up like mayonnaise, um
I'm the sickest nigga doin' it
Bet that baby
These other niggas dough I'm wet crack baby, yes
Get back get back boy this a set back
Clumsy ass niggas slip and fall into a death trap
Them boys pussy, born without a backbone
And if you strapped we can trade like the Dow Jones
Wet him up, I hope he got his towel on
I aim at the moon, and get my howl on
Some niggas cry wolf, I'm on that dry kush
And when it comes to that paper I stack books
You heard what I said
I can put you on your feet
Or put some money on your head
Life ain't cheap
You're better off dead
If you can't pay the fee
Shout out my nigga fee
See every mother fucker at the door don't get a key
You outside lookin' in, so tell me what you see
Its about money its bigger than me
I told my homies don't kill him bring the nigga to me, yea
Don't miss, you fuckin' with the hit man
Kidnap a nigga make him feel like a kid again

Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Have a few words with the (cannon)
Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)
Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Have a few words with the (cannon)
Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)

Ayo
I make it hard for rap niggas I'm peer pressure
Matter fact I'm motivation to rap better
I show niggas how to act how to dress better
I stay fresh more fitted caps than bat catchers
I'm the crack
The smack
The gun
The rule
The gat
The strap
The gun
The tool
The motherfuckin' (cannon)
Other words I'm the real, for real
We can go check for check or bill for bill
We can go chick for chick or skill for skill
The deal is sealed
Niggas ain't real as Will cause I'm a (cannon)
And I handle well pedal like Cannondale
And I got the fifty cal mag its a hand-held
I'm tellin' you niggas I pop put a shell in you niggas
My nice watch'll Helen Keller you niggas
I got whores in the cannon camcorder bendin' over
Blowin' game by the quarter weed over in the Rover nigga

From Philly to where I'm landin I'm a cannon
And I'm on that Philly fire shit
Then I come fully equipped
You try me get bodied keep the shawty in the whip
If a nigga try to stick me I'm a blam him
Sing a long da da da di I'm free got the butters
Got the green and got the tan got the whole enchilada
Homie know I'm inside of your house
Tie up your brother
Make the prick call up your mother
She might know where to find you
I am, on top of my job
The heavyweight champ of the flow
Its flow like the ocean, open water you drownin'
I will, four pond 'em
And sink them heat 'em and leave 'em stinkin'
Sharks surround them and eat them nice then know that I will
Roll over ya squad like I'm a one punch card
You chumps, you best call General Motors
I will, take control of your soldiers
You wont listen till I toss them in the wok like chicken
General toaster

This rap shit like diggin' in the register, dealin' with big embezzlers
Get it right, I'm better and better than my competitors
Ahead, another level up, me, I'm worth eleven plugs
I can stop rappin', ain't I already said enough?
The whole motherfuckin' game owe me, time to settle up
If I move forward a little slower, you'll be catching up
Man that's the shit you need to listen for
'Cause where I'm from niggas dumb, they'll give you what you're itching for
It's a issue with you, best to handle your business, bro
'Cause ain't no politicking when killas comin' to get you, bro
Hey, although, they don't know the whole fire
In the dark, shoot sparks like rim with no tire
I don't deal with the lames, I'd much rather blow by ya
They known to spit a lot of hot air like blow dryers
And I'm really off the wire, look at me, I'm on fire
Here's some useful information if you don't know sire
Snort that cake (cake), and I'm not fake (fake)
So you should strongly consider doin' an about-face
And if not all you gotta say is you wanna get busy




And I'm down, get wit' me, any time, pick a city
Fuck nigga (cannon)

Overall Meaning

The song "Cannon" by Lil Wayne feat. DJ Drama, Freeway, Willie The Kid, Detroit Red, and Juice is an explicit and aggressive rap song that portrays the gangster lifestyle. The song starts with Lil Wayne rapping about his love for money and his willingness to do anything to protect it. He talks about carrying a gun and using violence to achieve his goals. He also mentions duct tape and rope, indicating that he has used coercion in the past. The next verses are by other rappers who portray themselves as cold-blooded killers who are not afraid of anything. The song is filled with profanities, references to drugs, and violent imagery.


The lyrics of "Cannon" depict a harsh reality where money and power define everything. The rappers brag about their guns, drugs, and material possessions, indicating that they have gone through extreme measures to get where they are. They also talk about kidnapping, murder, and other criminal activities, showcasing the dark side of gangster culture. The use of metaphors and wordplay is impressive, with Lil Wayne likening bullets to birds and calling himself the "hitman." The chorus of the song is a repeated call to the "cannon," which signifies the gun that the rappers carry.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright Mr. Thanksgiving
Greetings, it's DJ Drama


It's for the money this time (Drama)
This song is all about making money


Howdy do motherfuckers, it's Weezy Baby
Hello everyone, it's Lil' Wayne


Niggas bitchin' and I gotta tote the cannon
People are complaining and I have to carry a gun for protection


Listen close I got duct tape and rope
Pay attention, I have tools to tie you up


I'll leave you missin' like the fuckin' O'Bannons
I will make you disappear like the O'Bannons


One hand on my money, on hand on my buddy
I'm focused on my money and also have my gun with me


That's the A-K forty seven made his neighborhood love me
I carry the AK-47 which gains respect from my neighborhood


Bullets like birds you can hear them bitches hummin'
The bullets make a humming sound, like birds


Don't let that bird shit, he got a weak stomach
Don't underestimate me, I can't handle weak opponents


Niggas know I'm sick I don't spit I vomit
People know I'm very talented and original in my rap


Got it?
Do you understand?


One egg short of the omelet
I'm almost perfect, just missing one thing


Simon says, shoot a nigga in his thigh and leg
I command to shoot someone in their thigh and leg


And tell him catch up like mayonnaise, um
And tell him to catch up with the situation


I'm the sickest nigga doin' it
I'm the best and most unique artist out there


Bet that baby
I'm so confident, you can bet on it


These other niggas dough I'm wet crack baby, yes
Other artists are fake, but I'm real and authentic


Get back get back boy this a set back
Step back, this is a setback for you


Clumsy ass niggas slip and fall into a death trap
Incompetent people make mistakes and end up in dangerous situations


Them boys pussy, born without a backbone
Those guys are weak and cowardly


And if you strapped we can trade like the Dow Jones
And if you have a gun, we can exchange fire


Wet him up, I hope he got his towel on
Shoot him, I hope he's prepared for the attack


I aim at the moon, and get my howl on
I set my goals high and express myself loudly


Some niggas cry wolf, I'm on that dry kush
Some people lie about their abilities, but I'm authentic


And when it comes to that paper I stack books
When it comes to making money, I am highly successful


You heard what I said
Listen carefully to my words


I can put you on your feet
I can help you financially


Or put some money on your head
Or I can put a bounty on you


Life ain't cheap
Life is valuable


You're better off dead
You would be better off not alive


If you can't pay the fee
If you can't afford what it takes


Shout out my nigga fee
Shout out to my friend Fee


See every mother fucker at the door don't get a key
Not everyone is welcome


You outside lookin' in, so tell me what you see
You're an outsider, so what do you observe?


Its about money its bigger than me
This is about making money and it's beyond just me


I told my homies don't kill him bring the nigga to me, yea
I instructed my friends to bring the person to me instead of killing them


Don't miss, you fuckin' with the hit man
Don't fail, you're dealing with a professional killer


Kidnap a nigga make him feel like a kid again
Kidnap someone and make them feel vulnerable and helpless


Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Honestly, I don't have anything to say to you


Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Speak to my gun instead


Have a few words with the (cannon)
Engage in a conversation with the gun


Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)
Express your thoughts to my gun


Ayo
Hey


I make it hard for rap niggas I'm peer pressure
I make it challenging for other rappers because of my talent


Matter fact I'm motivation to rap better
In fact, I inspire other rappers to improve their skills


I show niggas how to act how to dress better
I show people how to have better style and behavior


I stay fresh more fitted caps than bat catchers
I always look stylish with multiple fitted caps


I'm the crack
I'm the best and most addictive substance in the game


The smack
The powerful impact of my music


The gun
The weapon I possess


The rule
The authority and power I have


The gat
The gun I carry


The strap
The gun I possess


The gun
The weapon I carry


The tool
The weapon I use


The motherfuckin' (cannon)
The gun I have


Other words I'm the real, for real
In other words, I'm the real deal


We can go check for check or bill for bill
We can compare our abilities or money


We can go chick for chick or skill for skill
We can compare our romantic partners or talents


The deal is sealed
The agreement or plan is finalized


Niggas ain't real as Will cause I'm a (cannon)
Nobody is as genuine as me, I'm like a gun


And I handle well pedal like Cannondale
I'm skilled at maneuvering and controlling the situation


And I got the fifty cal mag its a hand-held
I possess a powerful fifty caliber magazine gun


I'm tellin' you niggas I pop put a shell in you niggas
I'm warning you, I will shoot and hurt you


My nice watch'll Helen Keller you niggas
My expensive watch will blind you temporarily


I got whores in the cannon camcorder bendin' over
I have prostitutes recording videos in the gun, bending down


Blowin' game by the quarter weed over in the Rover nigga
I'm bragging about playing my cards right and smoking weed in my SUV


From Philly to where I'm landin I'm a cannon
Wherever I go, I am a dangerous force


And I'm on that Philly fire shit
I'm on that hot and intense music from Philadelphia


Then I come fully equipped
Then I come prepared and ready


You try me get bodied keep the shawty in the whip
If you mess with me, you'll end up dead, so I keep my gun in the car


If a nigga try to stick me I'm a blam him
If someone tries to rob me, I will shoot him


Sing a long da da da di I'm free got the butters
I'm carefree and have high-quality goods (drugs)


Got the green and got the tan got the whole enchilada
I have marijuana and cocaine, I have everything you need


Homie know I'm inside of your house
My friend knows all your secrets


Tie up your brother
I will restrain your sibling


Make the prick call up your mother
Make your brother call your mother


She might know where to find you
She may have information on your whereabouts


I am, on top of my job
I excel at what I do


The heavyweight champ of the flow
I am the best in the rap game


Its flow like the ocean, open water you drownin'
My flow is dynamic like the ocean, overwhelming you


I will, four pond 'em
I will defeat and overpower them


And sink them heat 'em and leave 'em stinkin'
I will attack and leave my enemies defeated and humiliated


Sharks surround them and eat them nice then know that I will
Predators will prey on them and they will realize my power


Roll over ya squad like I'm a one punch card
I will easily defeat your entire crew with just one move


You chumps, you best call General Motors
You fools should contact General Motors for assistance


I will, take control of your soldiers
I will lead and dominate your team


You wont listen till I toss them in the wok like chicken
You won't pay attention until I defeat and humiliate them


General toaster
I am a powerful weapon and force to be reckoned with


This rap shit like diggin' in the register, dealin' with big embezzlers
Being involved in rap music is like handling large amounts of stolen money


Get it right, I'm better and better than my competitors
Understand this, I am superior to my competition


Ahead, another level up, me, I'm worth eleven plugs
I am ahead and excel at what I do, I am highly valuable


I can stop rappin', ain't I already said enough?
I could stop rapping because I have already proven myself


The whole motherfuckin' game owe me, time to settle up
The entire rap industry owes me, it's time to get what I deserve


If I move forward a little slower, you'll be catching up
Even if I slow down a bit, you can never surpass me


Man that's the shit you need to listen for
This is important information you should pay attention to


'Cause where I'm from niggas dumb, they'll give you what you're itching for
Where I come from, people are foolish and will give you trouble if you provoke them


It's a issue with you, best to handle your business, bro
If you have a problem with me, it's best to resolve it


'Cause ain't no politicking when killas comin' to get you, bro
When dangerous people are after you, there's no time for negotiation


Hey, although, they don't know the whole fire
But they don't understand the true extent of my talent


In the dark, shoot sparks like rim with no tire
Even in difficult situations, I shine brightly


I don't deal with the lames, I'd much rather blow by ya
I don't associate with boring or unimportant people, I prefer to surpass them


They known to spit a lot of hot air like blow dryers
They are known for talking boastfully and arrogantly


And I'm really off the wire, look at me, I'm on fire
And I'm really unpredictable and extraordinary, just look at me


Here's some useful information if you don't know sire
I will share some important knowledge with you, if you're unaware


Snort that cake (cake), and I'm not fake (fake)
Consume cocaine and understand that I am genuine, not fake


So you should strongly consider doin' an about-face
So you should seriously think about changing your actions or opinions


And if not all you gotta say is you wanna get busy
If not, all you have to say is you want to fight


And I'm down, get wit' me, any time, pick a city
And I'm ready to fight, choose any place, I'll be there


Fuck nigga (cannon)
Fuck you, my gun will handle you (cannon)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LESLIE PRIDGEN, DONALD E. CANNON, DWAYNE CARTER, CLIFFORD JOSEPH JR. HARRIS, WILLIE JACKSON, BARRY WHITE

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@bigpimp6104

People that didn’t live through this era of Lil Wayne will never understand how hard he went. 🔥🔥🔥

@disciple7776

The goat

@PartyMyrtle

So hard they launched an investigation 👁

@lrrich8023

He went so hard he made a mixtape with my grandma's aunties cousin. Schwarzenegger Terminator status is what he was on. 💣

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Mixtape wezzy...THEE G.O.A.T

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It’s 2023, and I’m walking at 5am in the Bronx bumping this like it was released yesterday.
This was a special era of music. Never forget

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Yes, I play this for my morning workouts. 🔥🔥

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Did u have ur timbs on ;)

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On God!

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